• Do you need to play AV media clips 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unattended and without user intervention?
• Do you have a simple video and audio player application that does not require on-line remote control and updating?
• Do you need a low-cost yet 100% reliable video and audio source for stand-alone kiosks and information points?
• Do you need a video and audio player that is robust and with no moving parts?
• Do you need to trigger video advertising using a low-voltage PIR or motion detector?
  
• Do you need to embed a digital media player into a video display to make a self-contained AV system?

  If the answer is YES to any of these questions then the DV-66B Digital Media Player is right for you!

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The DV-66B Digital Media Player provides multi-format AV playback on a single printed circuit board, specifically designed for the digital signage, retail, leisure, museum and kiosk markets. The DV-66B can be easily integrated into any display which has sufficient room for the small PCB and can provide a 12V, 0.4A DC supply. The DV-66B can store and playback full-motion video and audio MPEG-2, MPEG-1, JPEG, and MP3 format files from high speed Ultra-II CompactFlash® memory cards or MicroDrive® with DVD quality AV outputs.

The DV-66B Digital Media Player is simplicity itself to set-up and use with no complicated user interface or cryptic control functions. Users can easily create custom player scripts by simply using a PC or laptop with a standard CF card reader to drag and drop files to the CF memory card. Slip the CF card into the DV-66B, connect to the display screen and audio system, apply the 12-volt power and that's it - it plays! It couldn't be simpler.

Applications:

• Retail advertising
• Leisure and entertainment
• Museums and exhibitions
• Digital signage systems
• Interactive kiosks
• Mobile solutions

DV-66B incorporates technology that provides high picture quality without degradation regardless of the number of playbacks and a reliable, long-lasting solution. The DV-66B player is also designed for instantaneous response to user input when a specific track is selected using the optional push-button or touch-screen controllers. It connects easily to any PAL or NTSC video display and stereo audio system using industry-standard phono and mini-DIN connectors.

The DV-66B Digital Media Player is the perfect choice for any POP display, digital signage or interactive kiosk system due to its compact design and cost effective pricing.

Download DV-66B User's Guide, 315K (PDF)
Download DV-66B MPEG Encoding Guidelines, (PDF)

BENEFITS

• Long term durability - no moving parts
• No maintenance - no tape to rewind
• Compact design - easy to install
• Reliable storage - re-programmable CompactFlash media
• A cost effective multi-media hardware solution

FEATURES

• Digital media player
• Media formats: MPEG-2, MPEG-1, MP3, and JPEG.
• Uses an industry-standard CompactFlash memory card
• Or MicroDrive
• Repeat (playlist) or Menu (select) modes available
• Multiple track selection - up to 99 tracks
• Instant track response
• Composite PAL or NTSC video, VGA and stereo audio outputs

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications subject to change without notice

Content Programming is so simple and straightforward:

The DV-66B Digital Media Player utilizes a 3-digit numbering system that is easy to set up using your PC’s file manager. If you want to use the Repeat (playlist) mode for continuous track playback then name your multimedia files starting with 001, then 002 and so forth up to track 099. The DV-66B will then play the files in numerical order, continuously and without pause.

In the Menu (select) mode use track #000 as the “attract” file, then track numbers 001, 002, and so forth up to track number 099 can be set up for immediate playback when a selection has been made from an input device such as a touch screen or push button key-pad. When the selected track has played the system reverts to playing track #000.

Use your PC's file manager to simply drag and drop compatible files from your PC to the CompactFlash in the Card Reader. The DV-66B is compatible with MPEG-2, MPEG-1, MP3, and JPEG file formats. While the DV-66B will play almost any order and mix of specified file formats it is recommended that all files have the same format for smooth playback and transitions. i.e. All files should be MPEG-2 or MPEG-1 or JPEG or MP3.

When playing JPEG files a still image will be displayed for approx. 5 seconds with a 2 second top-to-bottom transition wipe. Display periods can be extended in 5 second increments by simply copying and repeating the same JPEG file. When playing MP3 audio files the video will be blank with an ident in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.

After transferring your multimedia files to the CF card, remove the card, insert into the player and your DV-66B Digital Media Player is ready to play.

ACCESSORIES

	2GB CompactFlash card, SanDisk Ultra-II - £21.00
	The recommended high-performance CF storage medium for the DV-66B player. Capable of storing over 60-minutes of MPEG-2, up to 2 hours of MPEG-1 digital video and audio media and several hours of MP3 digital audio media - dependent on bit-rates. Other capacities available - please call.

	DV-66K, Keypad Controller - £40.00
	The required interface for connecting and controlling the DV-66B player with an external input device, such as push buttons or contacts. There are eight buttons on the DV-66K with screw contacts for external push-buttons. TTL RS-232, 4800 baud-rate. See details (PDF)

	DV-66U, Universal Controller - £40.00
	The required interface for connecting the DV-66B player with an analog touch screen. There are eight switch buttons , screw-terminals for external push-buttons, and a connection for a 12V PIR sensor. TTL RS-232, 4800 baud-rate. See details (PDF)

	DV-66PIRD, PIR Detector - £15.00
	PIR detector for use with DV-66B. Allows the DV-66B to play a media track (001 or 002) when triggered by an approaching person. Approximate range - 6m.

	DV-66RS, RS-232 Cable - £20.00
	The RS-232 Cable enables the DV-68 player to be controlled from any PC or show controller with a standard 9-pin serial port. The RS-232 Cable also converts RS-232 signal levels to TTL levels for the DV-68. 4800 baud rate.

	TV-66K-SYNCH controller
	The TV-66K-SYNCH controller enables multiple DV-66B players to be triggered to start playing media together. This is a very cost effective way of achieving stunning multiple display effects for advertising and entertainment applications. Click for a typical application.

	KEY34 keypad and TV-66K controller
	Control up to 99 tracks on the DV-66B with the KEY34 telephone-style keypad and TV-66K controller. The TV-66K controller can be used with many other makes and models of keypads, push-buttons, contacts and motion-sensors.